The Other Side of the Coin
Reflections of Redemption: The Other Side of the Coin by Solomon Burke
Lyrics
Well if I'd done all the
Expressing a hypothetical situation where the speaker is reflecting on alleged wrongdoings.
Things folks say I've done
Acknowledging rumors or accusations about the speaker's actions.
I'd be in the ground or somewhere on the run
Suggesting potential consequences, such as death or being on the run, if the accusations were true.
Take a look before you close the book
Encouraging a careful examination before passing judgment or forming conclusions.
Look at the other side of the coin
Emphasizing the need to consider an alternative perspective or additional information.
Yes there's much in life for
Acknowledging personal flaws or mistakes that require atonement.
Which I could atone
Highlighting the universal nature of making mistakes in life.
But let him without sin cast the first stone
Referencing a biblical phrase, challenging those without sin to be the first to pass judgment.
But before you do there's still
Indicating the need for a different perspective or additional consideration.
One more point of view
Emphasizing the existence of an alternative viewpoint or interpretation.
On the other side of the coin
Reiterating the importance of considering the other side of the story or situation.
I'm just a man, sometimes foolish and proud
Describing the speaker as a flawed individual, prone to occasional foolishness and pride.
But all too quick sometimes to really
Acknowledging the speaker's tendency to seek approval or attention from a crowd.
Play up to the crowd
Highlighting a potential flaw in the speaker's behavior.
But before you judge me, if judge you must
Requesting the listener to withhold judgment until a complete understanding is reached.
Take your time
Encouraging patience in forming a verdict and ensuring it is just.
Be sure that the verdict is just
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Before you do there's one point of view
Emphasizing the need for an additional perspective or interpretation.
Can you stand up and say
Challenging the listener to stand up and affirm that justice has been served.
Justice has been done today oh I was wrong
Expressing a realization of past mistakes and wrongdoing.
So wrong before you see what's going on
Encouraging understanding before forming judgments about the speaker's actions.
The other side of the coin
Referring again to the importance of considering the other side or different perspective.
Yes there's much for which in
Acknowledging the speaker's recognition of areas in life where atonement is necessary.
Life I should atone
Emphasizing the shared human experience of making mistakes that require redemption.
But let them without sin get up
Invoking a biblical reference, urging those without sin to take the first step in judgment.
And cast the first stone
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And before you do remember there's still
Reiterating the importance of considering an alternative viewpoint before passing judgment.
One more point of view
Emphasizing the existence of another perspective or interpretation.
On the other side of the coin
Stressing the need to explore the other side of the story or situation.
On the other side of the coin oh yeah
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